5 Series E39 530d (M57) TOUR
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Notes
Sub-standard roadholding, atypical noises, tires worn on one side, camber and toe-in values which deviate from
nominal value and mis-shaped components are all indicators of damage to the suspension caused by road traffic
accidents or similar impacts.
To repair vehicle correctly, depending on condition of vehicle, perform the following troubleshooting procedure.
Troubleshooting
Vehicle condition
Cause
Remedy
1
Camber and toe-in within the
nominal value
none
none
2
Camber and/ or toe-in outside
the nominal value, adjustment
possible
Powerful forces exerted on axle
components
a) Screw connection not O.K.
b) Plastic deformation and cracks on
welded seams of swinging arm
c) Plastic deformation and cracks on
welded seams of front and rear
swivel bearing block (inspection from
below)
d) Clearance on screw joint between
wheel carrier / wheel bearing
e) Plastic deformation and cracks on
welded seams of mounting bracket
of traverse link and traction strut
a) Inspection of screw connection for
specified Tightening torque:
Swinging arm, control arm and
traction strut / rear axle carrier
Swinging arm and control arm /
wheel carrier
b) Replace swinging arm
c) Replace rear axle carrier
d) Replace wheel bearing
e) Replace rear axle carrier
3
Camber and/or toe-in outside
the nominal value, adjustment
not possible
Powerful forces acting on axle
components
a) Plastic deformation and cracks on
welded seams of swinging arm
b) Damage to rear axle carrier
c) Plastic deformation and cracks on
welded seams of mounting bracket
of traverse link and traction strut
a) Replace swinging arm and, after
replacing swinging arm, refer to
Points 2
b) Replace rear axle carrier
c) Replace rear axle carrier
RA Notes
BMW AG - TIS
20.02.2013 16:53
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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